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Lance Cpl Kevin Cruzvazquez, a rifleman with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, observes rounds impacting on a target during a training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Marines with the battalion received training on the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle which included two days of classroom time before practical application on the weapon system the third day. Classes in the training included ballistics, effects of weather on the SASR, range sketches and shooting positions.

Lance Cpl Kevin Cruzvazquez, a rifleman with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, observes rounds impacting on a target during a training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Marines with the battalion received training on the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle which included two days of classroom time before practical application on the weapon system the third day. Classes in the training included ballistics, effects of weather on the SASR, range sketches and shooting positions.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sights in on a designated target through his M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Firing the SASR was the last step in a training evolution that lasted three days in which the Marines learned the fundamentals of the weapon system, range sketches and shooting positions, then applied what they learned through practical application on the weapon.

A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sights in on a designated target through his M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Firing the SASR was the last step in a training evolution that lasted three days in which the Marines learned the fundamentals of the weapon system, range sketches and shooting positions, then applied what they learned through practical application on the weapon.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Corporal Zachary Spicher, a squad leader with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepares to fire the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a designated target at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Weighing close to 30 pounds and nearly 60 inches in total length, the SASR is designed to give commanders the tactical option of taking out strategic targets from a set distance while minimizing collateral damage.

Corporal Zachary Spicher, a squad leader with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepares to fire the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a designated target at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Weighing close to 30 pounds and nearly 60 inches in total length, the SASR is designed to give commanders the tactical option of taking out strategic targets from a set distance while minimizing collateral damage.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion train with the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Prior to shooting the weapon system the Marines received classes on fundamentals of the SASR, ballistics, effects of weather, range sketches and shooting positions.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion train with the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. Prior to shooting the weapon system the Marines received classes on fundamentals of the SASR, ballistics, effects of weather, range sketches and shooting positions.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion train with the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. The training lasted three days in which designated Marines learned to safely, efficiently and effectively employ the SASR. Along with practical application of the weapon, the Marines also received two days of classroom time to learn the basics on the weapon system.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion train with the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. The training lasted three days in which designated Marines learned to safely, efficiently and effectively employ the SASR. Along with practical application of the weapon, the Marines also received two days of classroom time to learn the basics on the weapon system.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, and Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Scheur, the commanding officer and sergeant major with 10th Marine Regiment, stand before colors in the Goettge Field House as the battle color rededication ceremony began. Marines and sailors with 10th Marine Regiment celebrated the regiment's 100th anniversary April 25, 2014.

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, and Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Scheur, the commanding officer and sergeant major with 10th Marine Regiment, stand before colors in the Goettge Field House as the battle color rededication ceremony began. Marines and sailors with 10th Marine Regiment celebrated the regiment's 100th anniversary April 25, 2014.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, is handed the Global War on Terrorism service streamer during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to celebrate the founding of the regiment, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, is handed the Global War on Terrorism service streamer during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to celebrate the founding of the regiment, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divison, clips the Navy Unit Commendation streamer to the Marine Corps flag during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to honor the founding of the regiment, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divison, clips the Navy Unit Commendation streamer to the Marine Corps flag during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to honor the founding of the regiment, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, gives a brief lineage of the regiment and thanks the guests, families, Marines, and sailors of 10th Marines during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to celebrate the regiment’s 100th anniversary, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Colonel Clifford J. Weinstein, the commanding officer with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, gives a brief lineage of the regiment and thanks the guests, families, Marines, and sailors of 10th Marines during a battle color rededication ceremony April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to celebrate the regiment’s 100th anniversary, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

The 10th Marine Regiment color guard, stands at parade rest proudly displaying the newly rededicated battle colors during a ceremony April 25, 2014 at the Goettge Field House. The ceremony was held to celebrate the regiment’s 100th anniversary, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

The 10th Marine Regiment color guard, stands at parade rest proudly displaying the newly rededicated battle colors during a ceremony April 25, 2014 at the Goettge Field House. The ceremony was held to celebrate the regiment’s 100th anniversary, preserve the history of 10th Marines and to memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

Marine, sailors, families and guests of 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division attended a battle color rededication ceremony at the Goettge Field House, April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 10th Marines, and memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Marine, sailors, families and guests of 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division attended a battle color rededication ceremony at the Goettge Field House, April 25, 2014. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 10th Marines, and memorialize the regiment’s past through its present Marines and sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, took the time to visit with veterans during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. World War II veterans shared their stories and viewed static displays of gear Marines are using in combat today.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, took the time to visit with veterans during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. World War II veterans shared their stories and viewed static displays of gear Marines are using in combat today.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 provided support during a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. World War II Day allowed veterans and their families to interact with Marines and sailors from 2nd Marine Division as well as learn about the present day Marine Corps.

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 provided support during a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. World War II Day allowed veterans and their families to interact with Marines and sailors from 2nd Marine Division as well as learn about the present day Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, evacuate a simulated casualty during a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “I feel honored to be a part of this demonstration and show them how we do what they used to do,” said Lance Cpl. Cody Barbour, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, evacuate a simulated casualty during a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “I feel honored to be a part of this demonstration and show them how we do what they used to do,” said Lance Cpl. Cody Barbour, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, spoke to veterans and their families at World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “The Marines that are serving in Afghanistan and Iraq learned how to act from the legacy that World War II veterans left,” said Lukeman.

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, spoke to veterans and their families at World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “The Marines that are serving in Afghanistan and Iraq learned how to act from the legacy that World War II veterans left,” said Lukeman.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, participated in a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. The WWII Commemoration Ceremonies was put on to honor the veterans and families as well as teach the Marines and sailors the sacrifices made during WWII.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, participated in a demonstration of Military Operations in Urban Terrain during World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. The WWII Commemoration Ceremonies was put on to honor the veterans and families as well as teach the Marines and sailors the sacrifices made during WWII.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, spoke to veterans and their families at World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “The Marines that are serving in Afghanistan and Iraq learned how to act from the legacy that World War II veterans left,” said Lukeman.

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, spoke to veterans and their families at World War II Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. “The Marines that are serving in Afghanistan and Iraq learned how to act from the legacy that World War II veterans left,” said Lukeman.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 2nd Marine Division run together on the second day of the 24 hour R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April, 17, 2014. Marines and sailors from various battalions throughout the division volunteered to run the relay to raise awareness on suicide prevention and to raise Marines and sailors awareness on different support services.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 2nd Marine Division run together on the second day of the 24 hour R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April, 17, 2014. Marines and sailors from various battalions throughout the division volunteered to run the relay to raise awareness on suicide prevention and to raise Marines and sailors awareness on different support services.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, run side-by-side for the second day of the R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April, 17th, 2014. R.A.C.E stands for recognize, act, care and escort, the four terms in helping to prevent a suicide. Runners and personnel involved with the relay hope to ultimately have increased unit cohesion and camaraderie among the division units, and have maximum exposure to various counseling and support services available to service members.

Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, run side-by-side for the second day of the R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April, 17th, 2014. R.A.C.E stands for recognize, act, care and escort, the four terms in helping to prevent a suicide. Runners and personnel involved with the relay hope to ultimately have increased unit cohesion and camaraderie among the division units, and have maximum exposure to various counseling and support services available to service members.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general for 2nd Marine Division, talks to Division Marines and sailors before starting the R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 16, 2014. The event was conducted in order to raise suicide awareness, expose division personnel to available counseling services, and enhance unit cohesion through a unique team-building event.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general for 2nd Marine Division, talks to Division Marines and sailors before starting the R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 16, 2014. The event was conducted in order to raise suicide awareness, expose division personnel to available counseling services, and enhance unit cohesion through a unique team-building event.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James